Using the characteristics and building blocks of high performing
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HPF Tool Using the characteristics and building blocks of high performing organisations
The High Performance Framework was developed by the Public Sector Performance Commission. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution‐NonCommercial‐ShareAlike 3.0 Australia License.
THE CHARACTERISTICS AND BUILDING BLOCKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S HIGH PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 1. High performing organisations are well led. BB 1.1 Leaders shape strategic thinking and drive policy debate. BB 1.2 Leadership is evident throughout the organisation.
6. High performing organisations engage their workforce and stakeholders. BB 6.1 Management systems reward and recognise high performance. BB 6.2 Management systems address unsatisfactory performance. BB 6.3 The organisation is considered an employer of choice. BB 6.4 Employee capabilities are aligned with strategic priorities. BB 6.5 Stakeholders are included in planning and evaluation.
2. High performing organisations are built on clear values. BB 2.1 Practices, behaviours and relationships are consistent with the explicitly stated values and ethics as defined by the Public Sector Act of 2009. BB 2.2 Organisational culture centres on performance excellence.
7. High performing organisations are customer and citizen focused. BB 7.1 Customer and citizen needs and views are understood and are integrated into organisational plans, including service design and delivery. BB 7.2 Customer service standards are rigorously observed.
3. High performing organisations are strategic. BB 3.1 Strategic priorities and desired outcomes are evident in all aspects of the operation. BB 3.2 Strategic priorities are implemented in effective public policy. BB 3.3 The organisation looks outward and forward to address future challenges and opportunities. BB 3.4 Changes in the operating environment are responded to quickly.
8. High performing organisations are accountable. BB 8.1 An appropriate balance exists between risk and opportunity. BB 8.2 A clear alignment of accountability regarding duties, priorities and direction is evident through all levels of the organisation.
4. High performing organisations are innovative and continually improving. BB 4.1 Innovation is encouraged and enabled throughout the organisation.
9. High performing organisations manage to the triple bottom line. BB 9.1 Operations delivered within budget. This includes positioning the organisation to sustain its level of services and infrastructure. BB 9.2 High quality outcomes of environmental sustainability and social equity are achieved within budget frameworks.
5. High performing organisations use information and knowledge effectively. BB 5.1 Information and knowledge is valued throughout the organisation as a primary means to achieve performance improvement.
10. High performing organisations focus on results. BB 10.1 Performance information is used extensively for decision‐making. BB 10.2 Performance trends within the organisation are generally positive. BB 10.3 Public reporting is balanced, transparent and easy to understand.
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CHARACTERISTIC 1 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ARE WELL LED LED Building Block 1.1: Leaders shape strategic thinking and drive policy debate Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations have inspirational leaders who create an environment in which employees embrace and believe in the vision, want to achieve it, live the culture and seek to achieve ambitious targets. Leaders behave strategically by analysing data, anticipating change, leveraging resources, driving policy debate, solving complex problems and implementing robust plans.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
(Examples of how results of these approaches might be measured in high performing organisations)
A clear vision that is actively communicated by leaders throughout the organisation. A strategy setting process that cascades the vision into strategic plans and actionable programs and projects. A communication strategy to disseminate vision and strategies to all levels. A formal process to influence policy debate through research, position papers, speeches and participation in policy forums.
Leaders communicate their vision to the whole organisation through speeches, newsletters, and other media.
Employee understanding of vision and strategy as measured by surveys and focus groups. Employee and stakeholder perception of leaders as drivers of policy debate at the state and national level.
The strategy, programs and projects are aligned to the vision communicated by the leaders of the organisation.
Communication activities to disseminate vision and strategies are evident in the organisation. Leaders of the organisation participate actively in public policy debates to promote their strategic intention and policy choices.
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Building Block 1.2 Leadership is evident throughout the organisation Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
The chief executive takes responsibility for overall organisational success.
Leaders and employees understand the roles, authority, accountability, and desired behaviours of leaders within the organisation and whole of government.
Leaders demonstrate excellent leadership skills and behaviours consistent with competencies including SAES.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
(Examples of how results of these approaches might be measured in high performing organisations)
CE performance agreement identifies key factors in organisation success and is aligned to strategic priorities.
Leaders throughout the organisation understand what is expected of them as culture leaders and shapers.
CE has established clear expectations for how leaders behave.
CE performance reviews and appraisals measure behaviours.
Governance statement or other evidence that leadership behaviours and roles are clearly articulated.
On‐going communication via blogs, wikis, e‐ mails, newsletters, etc.
Percent of leaders with clear understanding of roles, authority and accountability.
Organisational climate survey, etc.
Organisational climate survey used to gather information.
Employee understanding of leadership roles and skills.
Individual performance and development plans for leaders.
Performance and development reviews use competency framework for assessment.
Annual performance and development reviews mandated for SAES members.
Leaders have current development plans.
Percent of leaders with documented SAES and other competencies, as reported in annual CE performance appraisals.
Position descriptions of leaders consistent with competencies. Leadership development is valued, prioritised and resourced. High performing organisations invest in developing leadership capabilities.
Percent of agreed‐upon outcomes achieved in most recent CE performance agreement including responsibility for leadership in their own organisation, as reported in annual CE performance appraisals.
Percent of results of performance reviews of leaders that guide development planning.
Aspiring leaders are identified and actively engaged in leadership development activities.
A documented leadership development strategy based on clear competencies.
Investment in leadership development is a consistent organisational priority.
Percent of leadership development programs shown to be effective.
Identified leadership plans and programs in place.
Identified leadership plans and programs active throughout organisation.
Percent of leaders with active performance and development plans. Expenditure on leadership development as a percentage of total remuneration.
Succession issues are well managed.
Succession plans for key positions.
Succession plans are used to fill key positions.
Number and length of key position vacancies.
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Percent of key positions filled using succession plans.
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Leaders take responsibility for culture and cultural change is managed well throughout the agency.
Leaders communicate cultural change expectations, such as building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders or valuing diversity, through meetings, presentation, newsletters, and other forms of communication.
Activities to promote a culture of excellence and high performance are implemented.
Percent of leaders who can articulate the key, agreed‐upon expectations of leading and shaping culture in the organisation
Leaders have set clear performance standards that are linked to organisational outcomes, are champions of new initiatives and stimulate change.
Employee perception of management as culture change leaders, determined by climate surveys or focus groups. Effectiveness of change initiatives through program reviews. Employee perception of effectiveness of change initiatives.
Leaders collaborate to maximise delivery of effective services and enhance public value and perception.
Joint projects are evident. Performance assessments include collaboration.
Cross government teams working on common issues.
Number of extent of formal and informal collaborative working arrangements in use.
Collaborations between different tiers of government. Collaborations with business, academia and community.
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CHARACTERISTIC 2 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ARE BUILT ON CLEAR VALUES VALUES Building Block 2.1: Practices, behaviours and relationships are consistent with the explicitly stated values and ethics as defined by the Public Sector Act 2009 Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations state the values that guide its practices and set expectations for behaviours and relationships, internally and with the community
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
(Examples of how results of these approaches might be measured in high performing organisations)
A formal values and ethics statement for the organisation aligned to relevant legislation (e.g. the Public Sector Bill, Equal Opportunity Act).
Stated values and ethics are compulsory expectations within the roles and responsibilities of employees.
There are formal processes in place to promote a positive workplace culture and reinforce expected behaviours and practices within the agency and in its interactions with the community.
Selection criteria, employee induction, professional development, and employee performance management all emphasise values and ethics.
Customer and stakeholder perception of the values and ethics of the organisation. Employee awareness of the values and the code of conduct. Employee perception of the compliance with the values and the code of conduct. Employee perception of a positive workplace culture.
Programs promote a positive workplace culture, emphasise desired behaviours and educate employees about the code of conduct. Knowledge and observance of values and ethics statements is monitored.
Improper behaviour or breaches of conduct are dealt with promptly.
A code of conduct or a set of rules for relationships and behaviours in the workplace.
The code is promoted and enforced throughout the organisation.
Average time required to address alleged breaches of code of conduct.
Formal mechanisms in place to deal with breaches to the code of conduct.
Code of Conduct/Ethics education for all managers and employees.
% of performance plans that have integrated values and behaviours.
Ethical behaviour/values incorporated into performance management system and strategic plans.
% of workforce that are trained in conduct and ethics.
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Building Block 2.2: Organisational culture centres on performance excellence Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations drive performance excellence through direct assessment of performance issues and trends at all levels and are actively involved in organisational performance improvement.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
(Examples of how results of these approaches might be measured in high performing organisations)
Strategies and frameworks that identify assess and improve performance, including the HPF.
Leaders in the organisation discuss performance information openly
Employees’ perception that leaders in the organisation discuss organisational performance information openly.
Performance and effectiveness are written into the core values of the organisation.
Employees’ perception that performance excellence is a core value of the organisation.
Communication strategies focus on driving performance issues throughout the organisation through common frameworks and strategies, including the HPF.
Occurrences where leaders discuss or share performance issues.
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CHARACTERISTIC 3 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ARE STRATEGIC STRATEGIC Building Block 3.1: Strategic priorities and desired outcomes are evident in all aspects of the operation Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
The strategic priorities and desired outcomes of the organisation are clearly stated and readily accessible. Organisational priorities and direction are clearly articulated at all levels of the organisation, explicitly referencing South Australia’s Strategic Plan and other whole of government plans and priorities.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
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Mission, goals, priorities and outcomes statements are distributed widely using different media. Mission, goals, priorities and outcome statements clearly show how the agency’s activities support SASP and other key targets and objectives.
Alignment and a line of sight to South Australia’s Strategic Plan and other whole of government plans Feedback system in place to gauge employee and objectives are evident throughout the organisation. and stakeholder understanding of strategic priorities and desired outcomes.
Strategic priorities and desired outcomes are incorporated into plans, budgets, and performance reports, creating clear line of sight from divisional activity to agency outputs and objectives, to high level plans and goals, including SASP. Budget priorities are aligned to the organisation’s core business and strategic direction.
Percent of organisational resources devoted to strategic priorities and desired outcomes. Executive performance reviews show evidence of aligning resources etc to organisational priorities.
Senior leaders align structures, systems and resources with organisational priorities and directions. Data collection regarding employee and stakeholder understanding of strategic priorities and desired outcomes.
Budgets, including costing, are tied to strategic priorities and incorporate medium and long term goals and trends.
Planning workshops and forums for staff and stakeholders to discuss priorities and desired outcomes.
Performance reporting incorporates progress against strategic priorities including KPIs.
Regular formal mechanisms to consider progress toward strategic priorities and desired outcomes.
Links between branch/division plans and strategic direction are measured through clear articulation of linkages in all relevant documents.
Employee and stakeholder understanding of strategic priorities and desired outcomes
On‐going communication via blogs, wikis, e‐ mails, newsletters, etc. to employees and stakeholders.
Strategic plans and divisional plans incorporate strategic priorities including SASP and other all‐ of‐government priorities.
Alignment of executive performance agreements with strategic direction as articulated in agreements.
Approaches to communicating priorities and direction include inclusive planning processes, formal communication, and messages from senior leadership.
Reviews of branch/division plans articulate clear links with organisational strategic direction Outcomes of performance management reviews. Percent of employees knowing the budget priorities.
Budget reports include progress toward strategic priorities and desired outcomes. Performance toward accomplishing desired outcomes is considered as part of staffing and budget decisions.
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Building Block 3.2: Strategic priorities are implemented in effective public policy Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations utilise evidence based approaches and consistent ethical principles to examine and recommend defendable, forward thinking, outward looking public policy of strategic importance to government and agency direction. Policy developers understand the policy development cycle and framework. Effective research methodologies and ethical principles guide effectiveness of policy development. High performing organisations consult widely on the transitionary and long term implications of policy implementation and continuously review the impact and efficiency of desired policy outcomes. High performing organisations take responsibility for ensuring that policy that it develops is implemented effectively.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
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(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
(Examples of how results of these approaches might be measured in high performing organisations)
Procedures are in place to guide the policy making process including:
Analyses of agency policy development and implementation experiences are available.
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attention is given to structured implementation planning, risks, challenges, barriers and success factors;
Ministerial briefings include implementation contingency plans regarding risks, challenges and barriers.
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expectations for early stakeholder and citizen consultations articulated;
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involvement of policy implementers in policy development stage;
Key stakeholders are consulted to consider major policy proposals, obtain buy‐in and/or test designs and communicate regarding proposals and outcomes sought.
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strategies in place to harmonise policy with COAG/SASP targets and other whole‐of‐ government priorities;
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identification of policy evaluation and implementation monitoring processes.
Policy development/implementation processes are documented and assessed periodically.
Percent of policy advice that is implemented. Peer ratings of effectiveness of organisation at developing strategically effective public policy. Ministerial rating of effectiveness of organisation at developing strategically effective public policy. Percent of policies where “Look backs” at the success of implementation and the gap between desired and actual results occur.
Whole of government policy consultative forums established, lead agency roles defined, cross‐cutting objectives set & coordination managed. Assessment of long term impacts predicted and assessed over the long term. Local, national, and international factors considered. Established methods questioned and new ideas encouraged.
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Building Block 3.3: The organisation looks outward and forward to address future challenges and opportunities Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations develop their strategies with a clear understanding of the current and future operating environments in which they seek to position themselves.
The organisation regularly engages in discussions and exchange of ideas regarding future challenges and opportunities and how to meet them.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
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Strategic planning process incorporates future scenario assessment techniques in planning and budgeting. Formal early warning systems are in place to analyse and anticipate changes in economic, social, technological and political environments between planning cycles.
Employee position descriptions and performance management and development systems specify the responsibilities of leaders to understand national and global trends. Formal strategies to identify future challenges and opportunities are in place.
The organisation anticipates the priorities for future change and adapts their plans, approaches and resources to drive the achievement of desired outcomes.
Information networks and intelligence sources are established and accessed to enable accurate assessment of future challenges and opportunities.
Responsibility for developing and assessing future scenarios is clearly defined.
Evidence that the agency has used the predictive process to change course.
Reports on future scenarios are developed for leaders when conditions change.
Reliability of future scenario process.
Leaders have a built‐in mechanism for periodically considering future scenarios both as part of the regular planning process and when conditions change. Lessons from leading practices and information regarding national and global trends are widely available and used.
Benchmarking against leading practices. Incorporation of agency assessments into policy and planning documents.
Statements of agency assessments regarding external influences (e.g. climate change, demographics, trade). Clearly articulated business cases for change endorsed and active.
Post implementation reviews indicate successful changes implemented and are effective in achieving desired outcomes.
Stakeholder views considered, change management issues addressed, implementation plans developed and activated, and resources mobilised. Post implementation reviews undertaken and improvements implemented.
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Building Block 3.4 Changes in the operating environment are responded to quickly Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations anticipate change through contingency planning and agile systems that allow for rapid response to new challenges.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
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Contingency plans, including role of partners and stakeholders, designed to anticipate changes. Established mechanisms to shift resources quickly if required by changes in the operating environment.
Regular meetings, including senior managers, to discuss changes in the operating environment that might require an organisational response.
Number of times significant budget reallocations occur outside the contingency process. Timeliness of responses to change in operating environment.
Role‐playing exercises, including partners and stakeholders, to test the agency response to a dramatic change in the operating environment.
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CHARACTERISTIC 4 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ARE INNOVATIVE AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING IMPROVING Building Block 4.1: Innovation is encouraged and enabled throughout the organisation Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
Leaders are genuinely and visibly committed to creating an innovative organisational culture through effective leadership, and attracting and retaining a high calibre workforce. Leaders encourage and support individuals to be innovative by developing their skills, fostering cross cutting initiatives, effectively deploying technology and providing them with opportunities to learn.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
(Examples of how these approaches might be deployed in high performing organisations)
(Examples of how results of these approaches might be measured in high performing organisations)
Development of a comprehensive, rather than an ad‐hoc approach to innovation. An innovation statement actively enacted through strategic plans and practices. A stated commitment to the recruitment and retention of people who innovate.
A formal R&D unit or workgroup and a formal process to experiment with new policies, programs and service delivery strategies.
Agreed structures and process are demonstrably active. Rewarding innovation in resource/budgetary terms.
Development of job and person specifications that encompass innovative characteristics.
Innovative outcomes identified through performance and development reviews.
Opportunities are created for employees to work with internal and external stakeholders on new endeavours.
Number of ideas from staff and impact of their implementation.
Demonstrable investment in personal development and learning plans for staff.
Number of proposals for new approaches and impact of changes as a result of R&D.
Appointment of managers that are highly motivated problem solvers rather than just decision makers.
Number of innovations made through benchmarking and learning from others, and impact of those innovations.
Successful innovation is rewarded.
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Employee perception of the organisation as innovative.
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Established business processes provide opportunities for improving the performance of the organisation and create opportunities for staff and external stakeholders to be actively involved in the continuous improvement process. Technological solutions are deployed on the ground to effectively improve engagement with, and between, citizens.
These support processes would include one or more of the following:
Processes are supported and resourced by the organisation and result in agreed actions for positive change.
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Diversity Management Process
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Reward System
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Knowledge Management (KM) Process
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Change Management Process
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Quality Management Process
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Ideas Management Process
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Relationship Management Process
Technological portals exist at points of interaction with the community. Managers and their workgroups define their own desired objectives and measures regarding Innovation. Formal networks with external stakeholders interested in innovation and improvement
A standardised approach to process improvement and key staff with skills in tools and methodologies for improvement throughout the organisations (e.g. six sigma, lean thinking, TQM).
Complex interrelated business problems are solved collaboratively with selected ‘problem owners’. Impact of performance improvements in financial and operational effectiveness and efficiency (savings in dollars or processing time).
The use of cross‐functional teams, work flexibilities, reward schemes and various incentives.
A measurement system of process performance used to analyse improvements. Key Performance Indicator targets of innovation projects are met and exceeded.
Systems are in place that create ideas and action plans and are implemented to the timelines agreed.
Employee perception of involvement in decisions to change to processes and improvements.
Accessible technology is actively deployed and promoted to the community. The reward system encourages team effort over individual effort. Process maps in place used to analyse operations and a clear sense of ownership of core processes. A measurement system of process performance used to analyse improvements.
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CHARACTERISTIC 5 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS USE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE EFFECTIVELY Building Block 5.1: Information and knowledge is valued throughout the organisation as a primary means to achieve performance improvement Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
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High performing organisations identify information and knowledge crucial to achieving their strategic objectives.
The organisation has processes in place to regularly assess its information and knowledge requirements in relation to its strategic objectives.
A process map identifies information flows, from inputs through to capture in knowledge management systems, and key users.
Effectiveness of performance indicators in measuring progress against strategic objectives.
High performing organisations apply critical information and knowledge to their decision‐making.
Processes are in place to ensure that decisions are based on vital information and knowledge.
Feedback from employee users on information and knowledge relevance and quality.
Information and knowledge are effectively used as evidence to drive policy development and delivery.
The organisation has criteria in place to ensure both information and knowledge are current, effective and derived from an appropriately diverse range of sources.
A process map identifies the input and analysis of information and knowledge for decision‐making and policy development.
High performing organisations ensure that all employees have access to information and knowledge to support high productivity.
Performance reports contain current and reliable data.
Robust business cases show evidence of analytical thinking based on relevant and current information and knowledge.
Policy development and delivery is linked to information and knowledge derived form appropriate and accurate sources.
Performance indicators are based on accessible and reliable information.
The organisation has systems in place for capturing and sharing information and knowledge efficiently among employees.
IT knowledge management systems are widely accessible throughout the organisation.
Training programs are in place to promote the generation and capture of information and knowledge within all positions.
Training programs are active throughout the organisation.
Regular assessments against criteria may include feedback from key users, reliability of sources, performance reports. Availability of knowledge management systems across the organisation. Percent of employees trained in information and knowledge management. Percent of users of knowledge management systems among the organisation.
User feedback on accessibility and efficiency of systems.
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CHARACTERISTIC 6 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ENGAGE THEIR WORKFORCE AND STAKEHOLDERS STAKEHOLDERS Building Block 6.1: Management systems reward and recognise high performance Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
(Examples of approaches used by high performing organisations for this building block)
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High performing organisations and their leaders understand the importance of motivating individual and team performance including:
Reward and recognition strategies are •
Aligned with business strategy;
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Highly visible recognition of high performance and effort;
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Integrated into employee performance management and development system; and
Understanding and fairness of performance standards and the performance management system;
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Connection to the organisation and accountability for things that matter;
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Fairness and accuracy of performance feedback that helps employees do their job better; and
(Performance management and development system integrates performance and development planning, feedback, coaching, performance review and rewards and recognition.)
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On‐going development of employee capabilities.
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Used by all managers and teams throughout the organisation
Celebrations of successes and initiatives of employees are evident across the organisation (e.g. award schemes, publicising achievements, team appreciation schemes, manager/team recognition guidelines, benefit programs, thank you notes).
Performance management and development system reviewed to assess if system addresses major drivers, including:
On‐going manager/employee performance and development discussions include voluntary positive, constructive performance feedback. Performance and development planning and reviews conducted for all employees at least once per year.
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Adequacy of rewards and recognition,
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Employee understanding of the system,
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Perceived fairness of process, and use of feedback.
Use of performance assessments to guide promotion decisions.
Manager and employee skill building programs in place.
Percent of employees who have undertaken a performance and development review during the last 12 months.
Skill building programs reviewed for effectiveness. Resources dedicated to reward and recognition.
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Building Block 6.2: Management systems address unsatisfactory performance Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
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High performing organisations have transparent approaches to identify and address unsatisfactory performance on the part of individuals and teams.
Strategies exist to identify the underlying causes of unsatisfactory performance among individuals and teams.
Under‐performing employees are assisted to lift performance as soon as performance gaps are apparent and alternative actions swiftly taken if assistance is not successful.
Clearly defined standards and expectations are in place against which individual and team performance may be measured.
Published policies, programs and guidelines on managing under‐performance including: •
Documentation;
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Assessment;
Percent of times reported unsatisfactory performance results in a performance improvement plan. Percent of performance improvement plans which are successful.
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Assistance, and
Policies and strategies to lift the performance of under‐performing employees are made available and understood across the organisation.
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Intervention.
Interventions occur as soon as performance gaps become apparent
Manager education in managing performance issues.
Percent of further actions taken when performance improvement strategies are not successful (transfer or dismissal).
Specialist HR assistance is used through individual case management.
Employee perception of manager’s ability to manage low performance issues. Evaluation of effectiveness of manager training programs. Percent of managers trained in managing low performance.
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Building Block 6.3: The organisation is considered an employer of choice Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations attract and retain highly motivated and qualified staff by engaging employees.
High performing organisations understand and address employee needs; fostering high levels of commitment and performance.
Is the Building Block in place?
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Policies in place to engage staff in key organisational activities like hiring, strategy development and program evaluation.
Innovative employer of choice policies, programs, guidelines promulgated and awareness raising strategies in place.
HR engagement strategies in place like state of the art recruitment, employer branding, flexible work arrangements, employee induction, exit interviews employee mobility, employee motivation and multi‐generational issue analysis.
Promotion of employer brand including recruitment fairs.
Create work environments that encourage positive work values and practices aimed at building and sustaining productive relationships and partnerships.
Employee climate survey regarding satisfaction with work environment and associated issues.
Data gathering procedures defined for understanding the work environment. Engagement strategies tailored for specific groups including women, Aboriginal people and people with disabilities.
Percent of employees that consider the organisation an employer of choice. Percent of employees who rate their work environment as satisfactory or better. Evaluations of engagement strategies.
Interactive employee communication and collaboration strategies.
% of new employee inductions completed on time. Turnover rate.
Use of work environment reports.
Actions stimulated by climate survey Work Cover rating. Percent of WorkCover audit recommendations actioned.
Work environment analysis and discussion. Flexible processes to enhance retention of high performers in place including the use of retention contracts.
Response to issues raised by EAP reports. Percent of Promotion and Grievance Appeal Tribunal recommendations actioned. # of high performers retained due to flexible arrangements.
Policies in place to accommodate high performing individuals where necessary High performing organisations support employees in developing their skills and capabilities.
Policies are in place describing opportunities for enhancing employee’s capabilities. Procedures are in place to encourage employees to develop skills relevant to their employment
% of employees with large vacation leave balances. Staff can access programs to meet the identified capability needs including workplace learning, mentoring, formal education and targeted development programs.
Employee satisfaction with capability development. Percent of employees taking up a development activity.
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Building Block 6.4: Employee capabilities are aligned with strategic priorities Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations develop, recruit and retain people with the capabilities needed to achieve strategic priorities.
Is the Building Block in place?
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Is the Building Block effective?
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Integrated HR framework, including workforce planning, and performance management and development system linked with agency’s strategic planning process. Career development pathways aligned with strategic directions. Capability development strategies in place in areas of high need like leadership and people management. Robust selection and advancement processes focused on capabilities.
Strategic priorities are considered whenever personnel changes occur.
Percent of development activities addressed at meeting a strategic capability needs.
HR strategic hiring and promotion priorities are updated yearly.
Capability gaps are identified and tracked. Percent of capability gaps narrowed.
Strategic priorities are featured in HR recruitment materials.
Time to fill a vacancy in areas of key capability needs.
Retention contracts are used.
# of high performers retained due to flexible arrangements.
Flexible processes to enhance retention of high performers in place.
Procedures in place to enhance retention of high performers in place.
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Building Block 6.5: Stakeholders are included in planning and evaluation Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
Stakeholders are invested in the goals and strategies of high performing organisations.
Is the Building Block in place?
Is the Building Block used?
Is the Building Block effective?
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Specific policies and processes for on‐going involvement of stakeholders in the planning and evaluation of strategies, programs, projects etc.
Regular communication to stakeholders regarding planning and evaluation through advisory groups, boards, surveys etc.
Clear identification of stakeholder groups.
Stakeholder feedback regularly shared throughout the organisation.
Employee knowledge of who their stakeholders are. Stakeholder perception of their roles in planning and evaluation.
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CHARACTERISTIC 7 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ARE CUSTOMER AND CITIZEN FOCUSED SED Building Block 7.1: Customer and citizen needs and views are understood and are integrated into organisational plans, including service design and delivery Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations understand their customers’ needs.
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Written statement(s) regarding the importance of understanding the customer perspective in driving performance. Written policies outline the processes and standards for collecting, measuring and evaluating feedback.
The customer base is explicitly identified.
Number of customers involved in consultations on strategy development.
Customer views and needs are collected through a mix of channels in line with written policies.
Existence of on‐going customer advisory group. Employee knowledge of the organisation’s customer base and customer needs.
Highly visible opportunities are available for customers to provide views.
Availability of reports on customer needs.
Analysis of feedback is widely distributed. High performing organisations understand how the public views them and their operating environment.
Written statement(s) regarding the importance of understanding the public’s perspective in driving performance. Procedures for tracking and analysing public perception.
Process in place for monitoring public perceptions in areas of concern.
Number of participants in public consultations on strategy development
Citizens are directly consulted on the development of strategic direction and service delivery programs through forums, meetings, websites etc.
Existence of on‐going citizen advisory group. Employee knowledge of public perception. Availability of reports on public perception.
Analysis of views is widely distributed. Customer feedback and citizen views are key business drivers. There is a permanent dialogue of the agency with citizens and customers.
Written statement(s) identify customer satisfaction as a key business driver.
Customer feedback is an input to strategic direction and service design and delivery.
Citizen views are identified in planning documents as an ingredient in shaping organisational strategy especially around service design and delivery.
Public views are an input to strategic direction Strategic plans especially those related to service and service design and delivery. design and delivery explicitly incorporate customer needs in goals and targets.
Employee perception of the importance of customer feedback in organisational performance.
Performance measures relating to customer feedback and citizen views.
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Building Block 7.2: Customer service standards are rigorously observed Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations regularly monitor and review their service performance.
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Monitoring and review process has been adopted and documented.
Regular reviews of the performance information.
Percent of customers satisfied with service delivery.
A documented set of service standards with appropriate KPIs.
Use of service standards by service providers.
Compliance rate with service standards.
Effectiveness of complaint resolution.
Documented complaint resolution process in place.
Number of actions taken as consequence of unsatisfactory compliance.
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CHARACTERISTIC 8 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS ARE ACCOUNTABLE ACCOUNTABLE Building Block 8.1: An appropriate balance exists between risk and opportunity Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations have a risk management system in place, including systems to produce early warnings of possible major systems failure. They have also mechanisms to assure that opportunities are also exploited. High performing organisations balance risk and opportunity by having alignment of agency divisions and budget allocations to agency‐wide performance management, and agency targets and KPIs, with clear accountabilities for all employees.
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A structured risk management system in place and documented, including identification of key risks and controls. Early warning triggers identified. Opportunity pathways identified. A monitoring system in place to manage risks and take advantage of new opportunities. Matrix of agency activities distributed along axes of low risk‐high opportunity; high risk‐low opportunity; high risk‐high opportunity; low risk‐low opportunity. A formal strategy to prevent and avoid a risk aversion culture.
High performance organisations have systems in place to devolve responsibilities and accountabilities throughout the organisation, providing greater flexibility and appropriate discretion linked to capabilities.
A devolved responsibility framework is in place to provide employees with greater discretion and flexibility to act in hand with greater accountability.
Regular process of risk management review with key risks identified.
Number of findings from internal audit reviews with action pending to date.
Reports and evidence of use of information anticipating and monitoring key risks and opportunities.
Percent of identified risks where effective controls are in place. (As determined by internal audit.) Timeliness of responses to early warnings.
Regular use of an early warning system by senior managers.
Number of significant opportunities identified resulting in agency action.
Risk profile and updated risk register.
Positive movement of the risk‐opportunity profile over time to exit progressively areas of low risk‐ low opportunity and high risk‐low opportunity, to achieve worthwhile and manageable portfolio.
Communication and issue management is evident. Periodic assessment of balance between risk and opportunity as seen in minutes for meetings and interviews with executives.
Responsibility and accountabilities are clearly devolved at different levels of the organisations.
Employee perception of an adequate balance between responsibility and discretion in the organisation that promotes better performance.
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Building Block 8.2: A clear alignment of accountability regarding duties, priorities and direction is evident through all levels of the organisation Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performance organisations have a system to assure that all employees and units are accountable for their contribution to organisational outcomes including budget outcomes.
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Employee performance management and development system with plans that are aligned to priorities and direction of the organisation.
Performance agreements identifying key contributions of employees to organisational priorities are in use throughout the organisation.
Business units have clear linkages, including identified responsibilities, to organisational outcomes.
Regular publications or awareness activities regarding employee duties and alignment to priorities and direction.
In line with their accountabilities high performing organisations inform their minister(s) about all key aspects of organisational performance.
Accountability lines to minister(s) are formally represented through organisational charts and reporting mechanisms.
Reporting is transparent, efficient and regular against internal and external KPIs, and the minister(s) is able to make decisions that are informed by all relevant facts.
Lines of responsibility for organisational targets are clearly identified.
Regular meetings and reports regarding organisational results in all areas of high performance are discussed with corresponding minister.
Percent of all employees with up to date performance agreements containing links to organisational priorities.
Each business unit has clearly articulated links to overall organisational priorities.
Communication strategy to create awareness of organisational priorities and the alignment of employee duties to these organisational priorities.
Employee awareness/understanding of their contribution to organisational priorities.
Percent of all business units with clear links to organisational priorities through plans or leadership direction.
Evidence of regular meetings and reports where all areas of high performance are reviewed with minister. Minister’s view of recognition and understanding.
Ministerial roles in organisational accountability are presented regularly throughout the organisation for purposes of broader understanding.
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CHARACTERISTIC 9 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS MANAGE TO THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE Building Block 9.1: Operations delivered within budget. This includes positioning the organisation to sustain its level of services and infrastructure Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations meet budget targets.
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Monitoring system of budget expenditure and revenue.
Risk management processes are employed in all projects and programs.
Average over/under spend for prior three years by division and as a whole.
Robust risk management systems that can anticipate changes in the operating environment.
Regular communication regarding process improvement aimed at efficiency gains.
Number of findings from audit reports with pending action beyond three months.
Leaders communicate project management requirements to all employees.
Evidence that evaluations are used by the leadership team to optimise outcomes within budget.
Clear priority statement aligned with specified strategies and process for adjusting to new budget realities.
Estimates of efficiency gains as a result of process improvements.
Continuing evaluation of resource commitments against priorities to optimise resource use.
Percent of projects closing on time and within budget.
Procedures for process improvement within budget framework in place to achieve efficiency gains. Projects are managed according to agreed‐upon procedures including robust business cases.
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High performing organisations have long‐term financial plans to derive sufficient resources to maintain operations and make provision for future needs.
Long term financial plan including estimates of financial needs and forecast of changes in demand.
A formal process to identify financial needs and sources for each main work stream or program of the organisation.
Determination of financial sources and strategies for sustained revenue generation for each area of expense.
Forecasts of revenue and expense growth, and a set of financial sustainability indicators.
A formal process to assess political, social or environmental changes that may affect significantly revenue generation, expenditure or demand needs.
Assessment of long‐term financial position of the organisation. Impact of financial revenue assurance strategies. Perceived risk and preparedness to future changes in demand or the environment (e.g. demographic changes).
Financial plans for asset replacement. A formal process to assess the financial sustainability of new programs and projects.
Value for money assessment.
Strategies in place to raise awareness and engage key stakeholders (e.g. DTF, elected officials, etc.) in financial planning discussions. Strategies in place to demonstrate value for money to revenue sources. Strategies in place to improve efficiency of operations as a way of sustaining or improving the quality of services with constrained resources. Estimated costs of potential changes in legislation that may affect financial forecast.
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Building Block 9.2: High quality outcomes of environmental sustainability and social inclusion are achieved within budget frameworks Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations pursue high quality long‐ term outcomes of environmental sustainability and social inclusion within budget frameworks.
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Environmental sustainability and social inclusion impact statements are in place.
Impact statements are communicated widely across the organisation
Trend of performance against various plan targets.
Action Plans for environmental sustainability and social inclusion are linked to whole of government planning.
Action plans are communicated widely across the organisation and responsibility for achieving targets is clearly delegated.
Initiatives exist to minimise the negative impact from agency operations and maximise positive impacts.
Initiatives based on achieving specific targets include a reduction of paper usage, water use reduction etc.
Contingencies for environmental sustainability and social inclusion are built into service delivery.
Disability access is built into service delivery (transport, front of counter access).
Procurement policies include criteria for environmental sustainability and social inclusion as elements of “value for money.” Recruitment objectives have regard for greater opportunity among targeted groups.
Employee awareness of the impact of organisational operations. Employee awareness of their role in achieving targets. Trends towards achieving targets. Percentage of new services that include environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive initiatives. Percentage of procured services that are contracted on stipulated conditions regarding positive economic, environmental and social impact.
Tendering documents stipulate appropriate conditions for economic, environmental and social impact. Recruitment initiatives with clear targets may include access issues for regional and remote communities, drives to recruit women into executive positions etc.
Percentage of new recruits aligned to targeted inclusion initiatives. Trend toward achieving relevant SASP targets.
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CHARACTERISTIC 10 ‐ HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS FOCUS ON RESULTS RESULTS Building Block 10.1: Performance information is used extensively for decision‐making Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
Relevant information on results (operating, service, strategic and community‐level) is used to make organisational decisions.
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A data plan with identified needs and related costs for gathering and maintaining data. An information system to collect, process, analyse and report on results. Performance indicators with targets exist at unit, division and department levels. Prioritised performance indicators that allow leaders at different levels of the organisation to track their performance.
Performance data and analysis are readily available to all relevant parties including agency partners.
Use of performance indicators for decision‐making at all levels of the organisation as evidenced by plans, minutes, presentations and reports.
Performance indicator data are reviewed and updated regularly.
Organisational responses to underperformance against targets regarding resource allocation and future strategies.
Key performance indicators, including organisation‐wide aggregations for like functions (e.g. customer service) are regularly available to division and department‐level leaders.
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Building Block 10.2: Performance trends within the organisation are generally positive Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations achieve desired future outcomes (targets) that are ambitious but realistic.
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Guide to setting targets for KPIs that are ambitious but realistic.
Quarterly predictions regarding how the organisation is tracking to achieve targets.
Percent of KPIs that were at the desired target level in prior fiscal year.
Formalised procedures for responding to poor performance against KPIs.
Regular sessions occur with partner agencies to consider target achievability and possible changes in strategy.
Percent of current year KPIs that are tracking toward attainment of desired target level.
Implementation plans are co‐owned by partner agencies and other stakeholders for societal outcomes like those found in SASP.
Percent of SASP targets (either led by or co‐owned by organisation) that are considered within reach or better by ExComm. Percent of whole‐of‐government KPIs that are considered “within reach” or better by external support body.
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Building Block 10.3: Public reporting is balanced, transparent and easy to understand Guidance for assessing high performance What high performance would look like
High performing organisations report results to stakeholders, partners and the public that are easily understood and fairly represent the organisation’s performance.
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Stakeholders, partners and the public are provided opportunities to provide input regarding organisational outcomes.
Forums or other forms of interaction for stakeholders, partners and the public to provide input.
All agency reports related to reporting progress, by topic and organisational unit, contain consistent information on pre‐determined performance indicators including analysis of what the results mean.
Outward communications including reports, websites and presentations.
Percent of all performance measures that are reported externally. Numbers of people and organisations reached with performance information.
Distribution of communications regarding performance.
Performance information is available in forms that are convenient to stakeholders, partners and the public (e.g. websites, public libraries, widely distributed reports). High performing organisations actively solicit feedback on their results from stakeholders, partners and the public.
System in place to gather feedback from stakeholders, partners and the public.
Extent and frequency of opportunities for feedback.
Use of feedback received including evidence of how it influenced planning.
High performing organisations embrace public accountability, providing regular opportunities for the public to engage with their leadership regarding performance.
A communication strategy to actively deliver results and other relevant information to the public and key stakeholders.
A public website with relevant information.
Number and average duration of visits to website pages containing relevant information.
A structured process to respond to FOI requests in a complete and timely manner.
Public reports with results information issued.
Perception of stakeholders regarding transparency.
Resources allocated to respond to FOI requests effectively.
Percent of FOI requests responded to on time.
Employee understanding of the importance of building and maintaining public trust based on transparency and openness within the organisation.
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